ZIP 36801 · Lee County

Opelika, AL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 36801, Opelika, Alabama.

23.2%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#534 of 544
Alabama rank
119
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Opelika, AL (ZIP 36801) runs $1,567/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,567
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
-0.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,567/yr
-0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.48%
Avg severity: $10,445
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-41.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) at $1,567 per year for 2022 across approximately 119 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 36801 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Alabama's average of $1,931, ZIP 36801 is 19% below, ranking #534 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alabama is Eastaboga (ZIP 36260) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 36801 is 23.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,445. 0.49% of ZIP 36801 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 41.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 36801 have fallen by 0.4%, ranging from $1,567 to $1,577 with a five-year average of $1,572, an annualized rate of -0.1% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 36801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,567 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Alabama Average
$1,567 vs $1,931
19% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 36801, 2018–2022

$1,565$1,570$1,575$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,567
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 36801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,573 -
2019 $1,576 +0.2%
2020 $1,569 -0.5%
2021 $1,577 +0.5%
2022 $1,567 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,572
Premium Range
$1,567 - $1,577
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 36801

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 36801 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Alabama's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alabama overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 36801?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) averages $1,567 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #534 of 544 ZIPs in Alabama. Premiums have changed -0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Opelika, AL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 36801: claims frequency (3.48%), loss ratio (23.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.49%), together placing this ZIP at the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 36801 compared to the national average?
At $1,567/yr, ZIP 36801 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 36801?
Insurers decline to renew 0.49% of policies in ZIP 36801 in Alabama, a drop of 41.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 36801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 36801 have ranged from $1,567 to $1,577, with a 5-year average of $1,572. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 36801 compare to the Alabama state average?
ZIP 36801 has an average premium of $1,567/yr compared to the Alabama state average of $1,931/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #534 of 544 tracked ZIPs in Alabama by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.